James Robert Harris, M.D.

Biography

Dr. James Robert Harris is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He specializes in orthopedic surgery with an emphasis on sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. His clinical interests include sports medicine, knees, shoulders, pediatric orthopedics, chondral lesions of the knee, and advances in treating anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in athletes.

“It is very gratifying for me to see young people return to their pre-injury level of activities in sports after sustaining minor or major injuries. This is due, in part, to the advances we have made in arthroscopic procedures and also to the better understanding of musculoskeletal physiology and rehabilitation.”

Degrees and Education

Awards and Appointments

• Member, Hughston Sports Medicine Society
• Member, Association of Physicians and Surgeons
• Member, Southern Medical Association
• Member, Medical Association of Georgia
• Member, Texas Medical Association
• Member, Tulane Caldwell Society
• Member, Southern Orthopaedic Association
• Member, Smith County Medical Society
• Appointed, Sports Medicine Committee – Texas Medical Association
• Appointed, Membership Committee – Hughston Society
• Member, Alpha Kappa Kappa Medical Fraternity
• Member, Mu Delta Honorary Medical Fraternity
• Member, Kappa Alpha Fraternity (undergraduate)
• Member, Alpha Chi Honorary Fraternity (undergraduate)

Papers and Presentations

Dr. James Robert Harris has authored several publications, editorials, and professional presentations. He has also focused on various areas of orthopedic research.